The Saint Peter’s Peacocks (6-18, 3-9 MAAC) welcome the Rider Broncs (13-13, 8-6 MAAC) to Yanitelli Center. The Peacocks will try to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 17, 2019.
Rider Broncs vs. Saint Peter’s Peacocks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Peacocks fell to the Iona Gaels, 62-46, while the Broncs beat the Monmouth Hawks, 81-72.
The Broncs had an absurd free throw rate of 0.545 (above their season average of 0.242), while the Hawks had a turnover percentage of 24.6 (above their season average of 19.0). Saint Peter’s, meanwhile, held Iona to an effective field goal percentage of 0.458 (below their season average of 0.526). Samuel Idowu had a good game for Saint Peter’s, recording 12 points, five rebounds and five blocks. Rider received a boost from Tyere Marshall, who put up 17 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Marshall led the Broncs to a 59-51 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 14 points. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Rider’s largest advantages. They made 25 trips to the line, while Saint Peter’s went just 13 times.
This could end up being an error-filled game for the Saint Peter’s offense. Saint Peter’s ranks 349th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 24.0 percent), while the gambling defense of Rider forces the 22nd-most turnovers in the country (23.3 percent). Opposite paces will be on display in this showdown. The fast-breaking Broncs rank 40th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Peacocks rank 323rd.
Rider at Saint Peter’s Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Peter’s, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Rider averages 9.2 steals per game, which ranks ninth in the nation. Saint Peter’s ranks 194th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Peacocks rank 106th in three pointers allowed per game (21.4) while the Broncs rank 251st (25.2).
- Saint Peter’s ranks 15th in blocks per game (5.1) while Rider ranks 133rd (3.1).
- The Peacocks rank 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Broncs rank 205th (36.2).
- Rider ranks 104th in assists per game (14.0) while Saint Peter’s ranks 257th (9.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Broncs have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (1.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.6 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
- The Peacocks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 8.8, up from 7.7 for the season.
